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TCS and IEM Kolkata Partner to Establish AI Centre of Excellence

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News18•29-09-2026, 10:45
TCS and IEM Kolkata Partner to Establish AI Centre of Excellence
- •Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM), Kolkata, have collaborated to establish an AI-focused Centre of Excellence (CoE).
- •The CoE aims to advance industry-academia innovation by providing a platform for applied learning, research, experimentation, and the development of industry-relevant AI use cases.
- •This two-year engagement will include AI-focused workshops, faculty development programs, student learning initiatives, joint research, and proof-of-concept projects.
- •Students will gain opportunities to work on active projects mentored by TCS professionals and participate in hackathons and innovation challenges.
- •The collaboration seeks to create a sustained ecosystem for innovation and talent development, bridging academic knowledge with industry application in emerging technology areas.
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM) in Kolkata have partnered to establish an AI-focused Centre of Excellence (CoE) to advance industry-academia innovation, applied learning, and research.
The collaboration between TCS and IEM Kolkata is planned as a two-year engagement aimed at strengthening the interface between classroom learning and industry application.
The program will feature AI-focused workshops, faculty development initiatives, student certifications, joint research and proof-of-concept projects, hackathons, and opportunities to work on active projects under TCS mentorship.

